Topspin (G1)
- Topspin is an Autobot in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Facing off against Decepticons isn't nearly enough of a challenge for Topspin. He'd rather pit himself against Nature itself. No mountain is tall enough, no river trecherous enough to give him pause. Alone against rough terrain, be it on land or in the sea, is where this Wrecker's fuel pump really gets going. Though he loves the challenge he's not fixated on conquereing new terrain, he simply enjoys pitting himself against it, as he says, "The thrill is in the journey."
As a Jumpstarter, Topspin can transform between modes in a fraction of an instant, signifigantly faster than most Transformers.
Topspin almost always appears alongside his fellow Jumpstarter Twin Twist.
Fiction
Marvel Comics
Topspin plays a bit-part in Operation Volcano. After delivering a few pointless lines to establish his personality, he achieves very little until he suffers from a bad case of death by Megatron in the Time Wars. Topspin isn't seen again (with his head).
In the first UK Annual, the Jumpstarters were depicted on Earth operating with Prowl and the Ark's crew. This does not fit into their history as Wreckers on Cybertron, and must be considered non-canon.
Dreamwave Comics
In the Dark Ages, Topspin split off from the Autobots with his fellow Wreckers to act as an independent faction. Under Springer's command, they frequently clashed with Ratbat's Ultracons for territorial control.
In the modern era, Topspin continued serving with the Wreckers in the new Unified Cybertronian forces. The Wreckers now operated under Ultra Magnus as his personal guard. They remained in his command after Shockwave's deposing.
IDW Comics
Toy
Trivia
The portraits of Topspin and Twin Twist on their techspecs were originally reversed, causing some children a bit of confusion. This was eventually fixed.
Early versions of Topspin contain the letters D.A.R. on the wings. There are a holdover from the Diaclone release, where the Jumpstarters were called "Diaclone Attack Robo"
